HUGE RAID ON HILLBROW BUILDINGS.
About 650 police officers, soldiers and government officials took part in a Thursday morning raid on two Hillbrow buildings used as a springboard for crime in the area, Johannesburg police said.
Superintendent Chris Wilken said the police contingent included members of the SA Police Service, the SA National Defence Force and home affairs department officials.
One of the targeted buildings is on the corner of King George and Wolmarans streets and the second building, Cresthill, is located on the corner of Twist and Peterson streets.
"Our sources have told us these two buildings are a springboard for crime in the area," said Wilken.
He said the police were after anyone involved in illegal activities, including dealing in drugs, possession of illegal firearms and armed robbery.
The Department of Home Affairs was involved in case any illegal immigrants were picked up, although this was not the focus of the operation. Two SANDF helicopters were also deployed.
More information regarding the raid would be released during the day, Wilkens said.
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25 Septembre 2003 à 12:36 dans
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